Improvisation

Type: Concept

Improvisation or improvization is the activity of making or doing something not planned beforehand, using whatever can be found. The origin of the word itself is in the Latin "improvisus", which literally means un-foreseen. Improvisation in the performing arts is a very spontaneous performance without specific or scripted preparation. The skills of improvisation can apply to many different faculties across all artistic, scientific, physical, cognitive, academic, and non-academic disciplines; see

In the "Lionel Richie" episode of SmartLess, improvisation is discussed in the context of music and creativity. Similarly, in the "Marc Maron" episode, the concept is explored regarding comedy and performance. Matt Abrahams on the Stanford Alumni podcast emphasizes the importance of improvisation in communication, highlighting how it can enhance conversational skills and adaptability.

Field: Music, Theatre

Mentioned in 3 podcast episodes